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Centon K100 User manual
User manual for Centon K100. 13 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Centon
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- Centon K100
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- User manual
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- English
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- 13
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- Film cameras
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the film will advance one frame and shutter will be Focusing the Lens
cocked at the same time, Unless ii is fully turned, the
shutter cannot be released. Focusing is done with a split - image focusing center,
t3"-.pr Exposure Counter microprism collar and a surrounding matte screen.
The Exposure Counter will advance each time the Focusing with the Split - lmage
I t,lm Advance Lever is wound and will return to "S' Turn the Focusing Ring until the two segments of the
when the Camera Back is opened. The Exposure image divided by the horizontal line in the split - imaget
F Counter displays the letter"s and the numbers center fall in line. lf the two segments are not aligned,
1,4,6... up to 36. The numbers 12, 20, 24, and 36 your subiect is not in sharp focus.
are marked in orange to indicate the end of f ilm in
commercially available film cassette. Focusing with the Microprism Collar and Matte
Screen
Setting the Film Speed Turn the Focusing Ring until your subject in the
microprism collar or the matte screen appears sharp.
To obtain correct exposureJ it is important to set the lt is not in sharp focus if the image appears wavy on
film speed correctly. The speed of the film you are the microprism or blurred on the matte screen.
using is printed on the film box.
To set the film speed, lift up the Film Speed Ring and Shutter Speed and Aperture
turn it until the desiredISO speed is alignedwith the
i n d e x m a r k ( V ) . Settlng the Shutter Speed
The ISO speed settings on the Film Speed Ring are as The shutter speed not only controls lhe amount of light
but can freeze or emphasize moving subjects. High
shutter speeds (e.g.16OO-1,4,000 sec) allow you to
treeze a moving subject and slow shutter speeds
?5 stt l(b ' 2oo 40o 1mo 1500 (e.g. 1 /2 - 1 sec) can be used to produce a sense of
l o t l a f l a a t t a t a l t l a I r n o , i o n . 3l {0 64 80 160 r25 2* a20 500 6411800 ll50
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The numbers"1", "2" ... "1000 on the dial represent 1, Intermediate settings can also be used.
1 / 2 . . . 1 . / 1 0 0 0 s e c o n d . a n d t h e l e t t e r " 8 " s t a n d s f o r
'bulb', used lor long exposures as explained below. To Exposure Setting
set the shutter speed, turn the Shutter Speed Dial and
set the number you want opposite the index. Be sure to Your camera features a center -weighted metering
set it at a click position. system which measures the light intensity with
emphasis on the subject in the center ot the
Bulb Exposure Photography viewfinder. lt also measures the briqhtness in the
lf an exposure tirne longer than 1 second is required, surrounding area.
set the Shutter Speed Dial to'8", The Shutter will
rernain open as long as the Shutter Release Button is The camera operates on manual exposure. First, setdepressed. To prevent camera shake, mount the the film speed. You can then use any appropriate I
camera on a tripod and trip the shutter with a combination of shutter speed and aperture to obtain
cable release (optional). the correct exposure. lf you press the Shutter Release
Button halfway in, the exposure meter will switch on
Setting the Aperture and an LED will turn on in the viewfinder to indicate
The aperture controls the amount of light that reaches the exposure. The LED will turn off as soon as you
the film. lf the Aperture Ring is turned to a one - step take your finger off the button.
higher number (f rom 4 to 5.6, lor example), the amounl
of exposure will be reduced by hall; if it is turned to a As the exposure meter is based on a center - weighted
one -step lower number, the amount of exposure will system, always place your subject in the center of the
be doubled. The aperture not only controls the amount viewfinder for light metering.
of light but also allows you to control the sharpness of
areas in front of and behind the subiect, as explained
later in the section 'Deoth of Field". To set the TheCorrectgreenExposurecircle LED turns on (if the green LED
aperture, turn the ring and set the number you want and a red+or-LEDturn on at the same time. it
(with a click) opposite the Aperture /Distance Index.
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means slight over - or underexposure, but you can go Press the Shutter Release button halfway in and
ahead and shoot). lf you are using a shutter speed of check if the green LED turns on in the viewfinder.
1,/30 sec. or slower, mount the camera on a tripod to lf it turns on, take your picture by pressing the
prevent camera shake or use flash photography Shutter Release Button all the wav in.
instead.
Film Rewinding
Overexposure
Only the red + LED turns on. This means your subiect When you reach the end of the film, the Film Advance
is too bright. Stop down the aperture (i.e. set a higher Lever will no longer operate. Do not force it. Check the
number) or use a faster shutter speed to turn on the Exposure Counter to make sure the end of the film is
green LED. reached. Rewind the film back into its cassette and
unload the cassette. Send the exposed film for
Underexposure processing as soon as possible.
Only the red - LED turns on. This means your subject To rewind the film:
is too dark. Open up the aperture (set lower number ) or '1. Press in the Rewind Release Button located on theIr
use a slower shutter speed to turn on the green LED. camera bottom. The button will stay depressed.
2. Fold oul the Film Rewind Crank (taking care not to
Taking Pictures open the camera back) and turn it in the direction
of the arrow. Stop winding after you feel a sudden
1. Set the shutter speed and aperture release of tension, then open the Camera Back and
Turn the Shutter Speed Dial and Aperture Ring to take out the cassette.
set your desired values.
2. Focus the lens and frame your subject. Exposure Compensation
While looking through the viewfinder, turn the
Focusing Ring to focus and compose your picture. lf there is a significant difference in brightness between
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not be able to get a correct exposure in the normal For 2 x exposure compensation, turn the dial from
metering procedure. In this case, exposure 1 /25O sec. to 1 /125 sec. and for 4 x compensation
compensation is necessary as described as follows: to 1 /60.
Taking Backlighted Subjects Taking Spotlighted Subjects
lf you are taking a backlighted subiect, or if a bright ll a dark backgrouncl occupies a large area of the
background occupies a large area of the picture frame picture frame(e. g. spotlighted subjects on a stage),
(e. g. portraits with a bright sky or sea in the your subject will turn out overexposed and light. In
background, subiects standing against a window, etc. ), such cases, reduce the amount of exposure to half or
yoursubiect will turn out underexposed and dark. In one -fourth so that it is correctly exposed.
such cases, give twice or f our times as much exposure
so that it is correctly exposed. Example:
ff the camera's exposure meter indicatest/4 and
Example: 1,/60 sec. to get correct exposure, make compensation
lf the camera's exposure meter indicates f/16 and as follows:
1 /250 sec. to get correct exposure, make Compensation with the Aperture Ring
compensation as follows:
Fot'l /2 x exposure compensation, turn the ring fromCompensation with the Aperture Ring
For 2 x exposure compensation, turn the ring from l/4 tot/5.6, and for 1/4 x compensation turn it to f,/8.
t / 16 to t / 11, and for 4 x compensation turn it to f ,/8. Compensation with the Shutter Speecl Dial
For 1 /2 x exposure con'lpensation, turn the dial from
Compensation with the Shutter Speect Dial 1 ,260sec. lo 1 / 125 sec. and tor 1 / 4 x compensation
to 1 /25O.
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ORemove dust and dirt on the lens and viewfinder of the negative.
eyepiece with a soft lens brush or blower brush.
Remove fingermarks by wiping off lighily with Battery Precautions
lens tissue. In case the mirror is soiled, dust off
lightly with a lens brush. Always take extra care O Generally, battery performance decreases
to avoid scratches. temporarily at low temperatures (under about
ODo not subject the camera to a abrupt temperature O"C/32"F ). When taking pictures in cold
changes, .because moisture can condense inside weather, it is recommended to use new
the camera and cause faulty electrical contact. batteries and keep a spare set in a warm
OTo clean the camera body, wipe with a soft cloth. pocket. The batteries affected by cold
Never use benzine, thinner or other solvents. temperatures will function properly again
Olf you are not likely to use the camera for an when they return to normal temperature.
OBefore installing the batteries, wipe bothextended period of time, remove the batteries
poles clean with a dry cloth. poor contactand store away from heat and moisture.
may result if they are soiled.
Olf you take your camera on a trip or to special Olf you are taking your camera on a long trip,
events, be sure to check beforehand that it take spare batteries with you.
functions normally. aNever put batteries into fire or try to disassemble,
f Keep in mind that the picture area on a certain this is dangerous.
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Specifications Focusing Screen: Split - image/microprism.
Vievvfinder lnformation: Display of correct exposure,
Type: 35mm single lens reflex camera with focal over - and underexposure with 3 LEDs.
plane shutter. Film Advance.' Lever with 130' stroke and 20'
Negative Size: 24 x 36 mm. stand - off.
Lens Mount: P/K. Film Rewind: Film rewind crank.
Shufter: Vertically running local plane shutter. Exposure Counter: Additive, auto reset.
Shutter Speeds: B (bulb), 1 to 1/1000 sec. (12 steps). Dimension: 136 (W) x 87 (H) X 54 (D) mm.
Flash Synchronization: X contact hotshoe. Weight: 434 g (without batteries).
(synchronizes at 1 /'60 sec. or slower).
Shutter Eelease: Mechanical. Specifications and clesign subject to change without
Exposure Metering: Through - the - lens, f ull - aperture, notice.
center -weighted light metering with SPD cell; manual
exposure with LED display; metering range EV2 - 19
( w i t h I S O 1 0 0 f i l m a n d 5 0 m m f / 1 . 4 l e n s ) ; I S O 2 5 - 1 6 0 0
film speed range; exposure meter switch activated by
pressing shutter release button halfway in.
Exposure Meter Power Source: Two 1. 5V alkaline
( L R 4 4 ) , 1 . 5 5 V s i l v e r - o x i d e ( S R 4 4 , 2 1 0 L 1 4 o) r o n e
DL1 ,/3N lithium battery.
Vievvfinder: Eye - level pentaprism finder; 92% field
of view and 0. 91 x magnification ( with 50mm lens
set at infinity).
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